Call is out for Werribee canine blood donors
Werribee’s canine blood bank needs more dogs to give blood to meet growing demand.
The bank supplies blood to veterinary hospitals around Australia but is...
Four friends linked in love of fair global fashion
A young Hoppers Crossing woman has joined with three friends to bring the fabrics of west Africa and Vietnam to Australia.
Connecting via Skype, the...
Get Wyndham Moving: Fed-up student joins campaign
Cameron Nash got so fed up with travelling on infrequent buses snaking their way along Wyndham’s congested roads that he bought himself a car.
The...
Get Wyndham Moving: Light rail touted for city
Wyndham’s traffic congestion could be eased by an overhead light-rail service along the Princes Highway, according to a key speaker invited to the launch...
Werribee’s Sarah to guide United Nations on women
Werribee’s Sarah Allen wants to do all she can to help end disease and poverty.
The Hoppers Crossing Guides leader has been chosen to join...
Call for metropolitan rail tunnel as a jobs solution
The federal and state governments are being urged to provide funding for a metro rail tunnel to improve public transport services and boost employment...
‘Menacing dogs’ seized before savage dog attack
Wyndham council has confirmed that “menacing dogs” were seized near the house where a savage dog recently attacked a pet, causing it serious injury.
Council...
Firefighters warn of Wyndham ‘tinderbox’ threat
Homes could be destroyed if grass fires hit Wyndham before the end of the fire season, Werribee CFA captain Michael Wells warns.
“Werribee is surrounded...
Carole and Ray do a ‘gran’ job of parenting teenagers
While many people in their mid-60s choose to put their feet up, Carole and Ray Smith are often run off their feet as “parents”...
Only karate kids wanted as Craig knocked back
Wyndham martial artist Craig Stuart will represent Australia in an international karate tournament, but he has been told he’s too old for Wyndham council...
Native title claim for Port Phillip Bay dropped
A native title claim for Port Phillip Bay has been withdrawn after seven years.
The debt-laden Bunurong Land Council (Aboriginal Corporation), now in administration, lodged...
Ride of way for health at St James the Apostle
Pupils at St James the Apostle Primary School will have a safe place to leave their bicycles after the school was given a parking...
Slow council response to Werribee dog attack ‘pathetic’
Wyndham council officers have come under fire after a dog attacked a loved family pet, ripping its chest open and leaving its owners with...
Family Anzac history an inspiring muse for Laura
Westbourne Grammar student Laura Bishop looked back into history to go forward and win one of 12 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac student awards.
The year...
Manor Lakes College students have their spray
Manor Lakes College students have taken to public property with spray cans in a bid to reduce vandalism at Presidents Park in Wyndham Vale.
Students...
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Nominations open for Senior of the Year Awards
If you know a stellar senior-aged person, you now have the chance to nominate them for recognition through a state awards program.
The government announced...
